The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

Singapore rebuilt a vanished 1920s lake inside a new housing estate; engineers turned it into a flood-control system and wildlife habitat

Singapore has brought the memory of a vanished 1920s landmark into one of its newest housing estates, but the new Alkaff Lake is doing much more than recreating a piece of the past. Built inside Bidadari Park, the 1.8-hectare lake was inspired by the former Alkaff Gardens, which opened to…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Vertex Group expands into Singapore with SGD 8.5 million T-Ventures acquisition

It is also Vertex Group's third acquisition within a year, accelerating the company's transformation under Vertex 2.0 from a diversified business services organisation into an integrated global enterprise services and transformation platform.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Piyush Goyal pushes for greater India-Singapore economic, investment ties

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Singapore leaders to boost trade and investment. Discussions focused on strengthening business-to-business engagement and unlocking new economic opportunities. Temasek Holdings CEO and Fortis Healthcare Chairman also held discussions with Goyal. The minister addressed the India-Singapore Business Forum and met potential investors. Singapore remains India's largest…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Global Market: Singapore's OCBC taps global debt market with £1 billion bond issue

OCBC has priced £1 billion of covered bonds due in 2029 under its $10 billion Global Covered Bond Programme, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes as the Singapore lender diversifies its funding base.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Chinese Valentine’s Day is rooted in legend and tradition, not just romance

Chinese Valentine’s Day, or Qixi, is more than just flowers and chocolates

The Independent UK · Aug 20

In 2026, EDP APAC deployed 13,312 solar panels on more than 30,000 pontoons in Singapore’s Strait of Johor. Today, marine growth has increased floater mass by nearly 43%, putting buoyancy and electrical connectors at risk

EDP APAC deployed 13,312 solar panels across 30,000 pontoons in Singapore’s Strait of Johor. Today, heavy marine growth is threatening the massive offshore floating solar installation. Marine organisms have increased total floater mass by nearly 43 percent underwater. That surging weight places severe strain on pontoon buoyancy while putting critical…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

S Jaishankar lays foundation stone for new Indian High Commission chancery in Singapore

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar laid the foundation stone for a new chancery complex in Singapore. This facility signifies a new era in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan was present during the foundation laying ceremony. Discussions also occurred regarding deepening bilateral cooperation…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Singapore plans tax breaks, easier visas to attract fund managers

Singapore plans tax exemptions on certain fund-management profits and wider access to a five-year visa for investment professionals as it competes with other financial centres. The measures aim to attract fund managers, hedge funds and investment talent to the city-state.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Piyush Goyal leads 70-member business delegation to Singapore to strengthen trade, investment ties

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The delegation will engage in discussions on partnerships and technology collaboration. Singapore remains a significant economic partner and investment source for India.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Investcorp acquires 20Cube 3PL Solutions

The transaction involves the carve-out of the India contract logistics business from Singapore-headquartered 20Cube Logistics, which will continue to focus on its core business of international freight forwarding.

The Economic Times · Aug 19